Reveling in Morning Light

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his morning I made a conscious effort to stay away. For a bit. Yesterday I realized I made a mistake and it impacted the rest of my day. I woke up--as usual singing a random song that popped into my head, It Wasn't Me by Shaggy--kissed my boys, completed my morning routine, and cuddled with my laptop by 6:15am. And that's when my day fell into a funk.

Or, rather, I fell into a funk.

I let a few emails derail my morning. And it lingered for the rest of the day.

This morning I made a conscious effort to stay away. I woke up and stayed in bed for a bit longer. Reached over the side of my bed and rubbed Polo's belly for a few more minutes. Listened to the morning chirps more acutely. I realized that the minute my day officially started, I was letting go of the perfection a new day brings. Today I reveled in the pre-morning light. And I'm thankful.

And, really, how bad can a day really be when your dog thinks you're funny?!

julia williams - Umm, that song randomly pops into my head *all the time*! The worst part is i'll laugh to myself, tell Brandon what is stuck in my head... and he's like 'what song is that?' I'm so glad i'm not alone now!!! 07.22.10 - 8:28pm

angel - My 3 year old, Lenzi, just walked by the computer at the right time and let out a long "awwwwwww" for Polo. I agree! Luvs! 07.22.10 - 1:05pm

carina - hhahaha this is just too adorable...just look at that face...you just can't have a bad day with a face like that...=) 07.22.10 - 12:51pm

Joe + Kathrina - So true, sometimes it's that extra push to get up and get going, that extra second to pause and realize that each day really is special and we're blessed to have each day that we are given.
p.s. Polo totally looks like he's smiling - gotta love a happy pup. 07.22.10 - 11:27am

Denise Saucedo - Guuurrrrrllll tell me someone wasn't being mean to you on email. I will get all ghetto on them if you let me!! :) Hold me back, hold me back!!!! Seriously sometimes we let the negative get the better of us. Like they say it takes one negative person to bring an entire room of positive people down. (or something like that) and its true. But focus on the good and everything seems to always work out. You are wonderful in every possible way. Keep your head up girl. Much love being sent your way. MUAH!!!! 07.21.10 - 11:05pm

Lydia - This is one of those pictures you need to put on your desk to look at when you're feeling down! 07.21.10 - 10:34pm

anne - completely agree. :) I know we have to all learn to not let "the day" overcome us, but other days it's nice just to avoid the "have to learn" part. :) 07.21.10 - 4:13pm

Rita - You inspire me everyday. I'm not a wedding photographer *yet*, but when I grow up, I'll be one. I dream of being as good as you. A girl can dream, right? ..lol.. Don't give anybody the satisfaction of throwing you into a funk. You are fabulous, trully fabulous. 07.21.10 - 2:26pm

Megan (Best of Fates) - Everybody should have a dog - if only to share in the laughter. 07.21.10 - 2:24pm

drea - even on those bad days youre still an inspiration. your dog is so cute!! im not a dog person (im very allergic) but hes just precious! makes me want one. 07.21.10 - 12:46pm

Felicia Gwen - Ok...hands down, Polo is adorable, and yes, you should not let a few emails derail your day...but what stands out to me in this post is that you were done with your morning routine by 6:15a??? I really have step up my game! :) 07.21.10 - 12:29pm

The Memory Journalists - Starting the day with the dog is always a good way to go. I start everyday with a morning dog walk and it's the most perfect time of the day. He never complains and has such a sweet spirit. Whatever else happens, something good happened first. P.S. Your dog is too cute! 07.21.10 - 12:25pm

Paulette - How very true.. my most memorable days are those that got off to a great start - coffee, sun, and morning critter sounds. No computer in that equation. 07.21.10 - 12:02pm

Victoria de Martigny - Polo is so adorable! I am sending belly scratches his way from a fellow animal lover :-) 07.21.10 - 12:01pm

Evie Perez - Ha!!! He is such a little ham. I love this picture :) You have the best dog ever, a dog that laughs at you. Now, that is what I call puppy love. 07.21.10 - 11:41am

Barbara Yasuhara - WOOF WOOF, if we could only be like pups, always happy to wake up, and cheerful at the sight of their owners, and unconditional AMOR...siempre!
Love Polo! 07.21.10 - 11:38am

Evelyn - Polo is just the most ADORABLE puppy Ive ever seen. My sister will kill me if she heard me say that, lol.. She has a 17lb white cockapoo named Gizmo. What is Polo? I want one =) 07.21.10 - 11:35am

Katie - Jasmine you just made my day! I look forward to every new blog, especially when they feature Polo. OMG! 07.21.10 - 11:28am

diana lupu - seriously, Polo looks like the happiest dog on earth! he's always laughing. =) Don't let a few emails ruin your day...they're just jealous of your fabulosity.
"If you hear a voice within you say "you cannot paint," then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced."
-Vincent Van Gogh 07.21.10 - 11:27am

Eileen - It doesn't matter how bad I feel. Laying on the floor with my dog and rubbing her belly reminds to be like a dog and stay in the moment. My troubles are always gone after snuggling with her. 07.21.10 - 11:13am

Rosaura - LOVE LOVE LOVE this post. Just what I needed. And that photo of Polo is one of the cutest you've taken - it makes me happy! 07.21.10 - 11:08am

Carlos Bruno - Oh Jaz ... you have ALL rights to have at least one "morning-belly-rubbed" ...
NOW SOLDIER ... STAND UP!
YOU HAVE AN ENTIRE WORLD OF PHOTOGRAPHY TO SAVE! (hehehehehe ... to allow we get 'tacky' J*!) 07.21.10 - 10:55am

B - Whew! Good thing I prayed for you :) THAT'S when everything got so much better ;) 07.21.10 - 10:50am

Julie - Your day cannot be bad when you have a friend like this to bring you joy! 07.21.10 - 10:50am

Kristina - hehe...Polo is THE CUTEST! I have a cold and can't breathe through my nose...stupid cold... 07.21.10 - 10:43am

Lola - Haha, he is so cute! My younger son loves dogs. Older loves cats. Looking at my boys getting along from very early in the morning makes me think that dogs and cats can get along, too :)
Anyways, regarding mornings. I pulled off an all nighter today till 7 in the morning. Went to sleep. My 3 year old took care of his little brother as much as he could. I couldn't sleep and woke up in an hour. Found the living room all messed up with cookies and water, lol. My older son says he tried to give his brother breakfast. I love this morning so much! 07.21.10 - 10:41am

corey - Hopefully it will get better, being in California would always make me smile except for the traffic jams! 07.21.10 - 10:41am

Jenna Davis - I love it that you always post pictures of your dog! I love taking pictures of my cats but I try not to put too many on my blog because my husband says that people will think I'm weird. Oh well. Let them think it. ;-) 07.21.10 - 10:40am